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Sarah Paulson will appear on The Drew Barrymore Show to promote #AHS13 on Tuesday, September 29!
— The AHS Zone (@AHSZone) September 27, 2026
Watch the Official Podcast Trailer
While the first three episodes of American Horror Story: 13 were dropping on FX and Hulu, FX quietly launched something else on the same day: the official companion podcast.
The AHS: 13 Official Podcast is a four-episode video series in which the talent interviews one another. No outside hosts. No standard press junket format. Just cast members and key creatives sitting down on set and asking the questions themselves.
It is already available on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers, Disney+ internationally, YouTube, and standard podcast platforms.
Full Episode Schedule
Episode 1 — September 24: Sarah Paulson and Paul Anthony Kelly interview each other on set.
Episode 2 — October 1: Emma Roberts and Joey Pollari.
Episode 3 — October 8: Emma Roberts with costume designers Lou Eyrich and Catherine Crabtree.
Episode 4 — October 15: Paul Anthony Kelly with production designer Anu Schwartz.
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The first episode is already live. The remaining three will arrive on the same Thursdays as the next batches of the series itself.
Photo: @CentralAHSBRA on X/Twitter — American Horror Story Season 13 promotion schedule
Photo: @GoldCrucifix on X/Twitter — Frances Conroy AHS 13 multiple costumes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does the AHS: 13 Official Podcast have?
Four. They release on September 24, October 1, October 8, and October 15.
Is it video or audio only?
Both. Video versions stream on Hulu, Disney+, and YouTube. Audio versions are available on standard podcast platforms.
Where can I watch American Horror Story Season 13?
American Horror Story Season 13 streams on FX and Hulu in the United States. New episodes drop every Thursday through the October 29 finale.
Is American Horror Story Season 13 worth watching?
Yes for longtime fans. The season reunites characters from Murder House, Coven, Cult, Freak Show and more in a single story centered on the number 13 and the Apollyon.
Why the Cast-Interview Format Matters
Most companion podcasts put a journalist in the middle. The AHS: 13 Official Podcast removes that layer. Sarah Paulson interviews Paul Anthony Kelly. Emma Roberts sits with Joey Pollari. Later episodes bring in costume and production design. The result is closer to an on-set conversation than a press junket.
For viewers trying to keep up with a dense reunion season, the podcast is useful context. It does not replace the episodes. It fills the gaps between Thursday drops with the people who are actually inside the story explaining how the work was done.
How to Use the Podcast Without Spoiling the Episodes
Companion podcasts often spoil structure even when they avoid plot points. The AHS: 13 Official Podcast is safer than most because the format is peer conversation rather than recap. Still, the smartest approach for American viewers is to watch the week’s episodes first, then play the matching podcast installment. That order preserves the on-screen surprises while still giving you craft context from Paulson, Roberts, Pollari, and the design teams.
The decision to put talent opposite talent also changes the tone. Actors ask different questions than journalists. They ask about process, about comfort with latex and long nights, about how a scene felt after multiple roles in one day. Those details will not replace analysis of the Apollyon or the number 13, but they will make the denser episodes easier to metabolize.
Availability across Hulu, Disney+, and YouTube is a practical win. Fans who only have one of those platforms can still reach the same four episodes. The schedule aligns with the series drops, which means the podcast can function like a weekly after-show without demanding a separate appointment habit.
If you are covering Season 13 as news or building theory posts, the podcast is also a primary source for quotes. When Murphy’s larger design feels abstract, a costume designer explaining a color choice or an actor explaining a dual-role day can anchor the speculation in something concrete.
Episode-by-Episode Value for Busy Viewers
Not every fan can watch every extra. If you only have time for one podcast installment, start with the Paulson conversation. She has been the franchise’s emotional and institutional center for years, and her questions tend to pull useful answers from scene partners. The Roberts and Pollari episode is the better choice if you are specifically tracking Ben and the early crash fallout. The design episodes repay viewers who care about how the Apollyon looks and why the costumes signal faction and era.
Used this way, the podcast becomes a modular tool instead of another obligation. Season 13 is already dense. The companion series should reduce confusion, not add another stream to chase.
Where the Podcast Sits in the Hulu Ecosystem
FX and Hulu have leaned harder into companion content as tentpole seasons get denser. The AHS: 13 Official Podcast fits that strategy without copying true-crime after-shows. It is short, scheduled, and talent-led. For households already logged into Hulu for the episodes, the friction to continue into the podcast is low. That low friction is the difference between a marketing extra and a real second screen.
International Disney+ availability also matters for the franchise’s global audience. Season 13 is a reunion built on years of characters. The podcast gives those audiences a shared set of conversations even when local release times differ.
The bottom line for U.S. viewers is simple. Watch the episodes first. Use the podcast as craft context and cast insight. Treat the four-week schedule as a parallel track to the series, not as required homework. In a reunion season this crowded, any tool that reduces confusion without spoiling the design is worth keeping open in another tab.
Related American Horror Story Season 13 Coverage
While the podcast rolls out, catch up on the Ben DeSoto theory, Evan Peters’ same-scene dual role, and the October 1 episode titles.
American Horror Story: 13 and its official podcast both continue on the same weekly schedule through mid-October.
